“A mysterious photograph, lethal swans, gushy beds and a
kitschy lovers resort in the Pocono Mountains. Can you say single woman in
hell?”

Appraisal:

Lexi Sheridan is a writer for New
York Insights magazine, she longs to be a hard-hitting journalist and
thinks she might have discovered a story that could be her big break. She has
uncovered a picture dated 1968 with the caption “our honeymoon” taken at the Heart
River Inn of a young Patricia Barrington, a wealthy socialite, with an
anonymous man who is not her husband. When Lexie arrives at the Heart River Inn
she is convinced that the current owner, Maxwell Bernard, is indeed the mystery
man in the picture. Now she just needs to work up her nerve to confront Max and
get the exposé from him that will skyrocket her career.

Heart River Inn is situated in the infamous Pocono Mountains of
Pennsylvania. It is a lover’s retreat that Max has poured his heart and soul
into creating. A special romantic getaway for many new and returning customers
who happen to find their way to the Inn just when they need it the most. The
Inn was full of quirky couples who were well developed and fun to get to know.
As Lexi learns each of their stories she struggles with the implications that
her exposé could ruin this seemingly magical place and Max in the process.

I came across a number of proofing issues in the copy I read. There
were enough I felt compelled to take away a star. Missing and/or extra words
jumbled a few sentences which threw me out of the story. Otherwise the plot
moved at a nice pace and Lexi managed to meet her own potential Mr. Right,
which complicated her dilemma even further. If she doesn’t get her story she
will lose her job and her dreams of becoming a “real reporter” will be
shattered. This was a fun heartfelt story that will tickle your funny bone and
leave you feeling warm and fuzzy. I did enjoy this story and hope Ms. McKade
addresses the proofing issues I encountered.

Format/Typo
Issues:

This book borders on the range of significant proofing issues with
missing or extra words and a recurring problem with then/than confusion.

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